CPCS: Final version of toolkit published

CPCS: Final version of toolkit published

November 10, 2019

A draft version of the NHS England & NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) toolkit to support pharmacy teams to provide the NHS Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS) was originally published on the NHSBSA website ahead of the commencement of the service on 29th October 2019. The final version of the toolkit has now been published by NHSE&I, following its journey through their internal governance process.

The toolkit was written by members of the Urgent Care Delivery and Implementation Group, which was set up by PSNC and NHSE&I to support rollout of the service. The group includes representatives from the NHS, DHSC, pharmacy contractors and the National Pharmacy Association.

Updates to the original draft toolkit are included in the final version, so all pharmacy contractors that are providing the service are encouraged to download and retain a copy of the final version, to use as a reference document when providing the service.

The F-Code or ODS code is the the unique code issued to your pharmacy which identifies you to NHS Prescription Services. You can find this on any pricing authority statement or your prescription submission document (FP34c).